by Xander Eliopulos, Public Relations Writer
Cedarville University recently welcomed 13 new faculty members for the 2015-16 academic year. The new faculty-members are spread out among eight different academic departments and bring a diverse background of professional and teaching experience. These individuals, hailing from many different functional areas, represent Cedarville’s commitment to provide rigorous academics and proclaim Christ in the classroom.
| Faculty | Education | Discipline | Previous Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| School of Bible and Theological Studies | |||
| Chris Bruno, Ph.D. | Wheaton College | Theology | Northland International University |
| Michael Shepherd, Ph.D. | Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary | Biblical Studies | Louisiana University |
| Department of Communication | |||
| Sarah Murphy, M.S. | Drexel | Communications | District Director in Illinois |
| Department of English, Literature and Modern Languages | |||
| Andrew McGraff, M.F.A. | Iowa | English | Northeast Wisconsin Technical College |
| Mary McCulley | Texas State | English | TCU |
| School of Nursing | |||
| Peter Savard, M.S.N. | Wright State | Nursing | Enterprise Sourcing Group |
| School of Pharmacy | |||
| Andrew Straw, Pharm.D. | Ohio Northern | Pharmacy | Lewis Family Drug |
| Brenda Paul, Pharm D. | Ohio State | Pharmacy | MedCentral Health System |
| Department of Psychology | |||
| Kristin DeWitt, Psy.D. | Argosy University | Psychology | Clearwater Christian College |
| Department of Science and Mathematics | |||
| Adam Hammet, Ph.D. | Ohio State | Mathematics | Bethel College |
| Nina Sekerak, M.S. (ABD) | Illinois | Chemistry | Illinois |
| Tracy Collins, Ph.D. | Dayton | Biology | Kettering College |
| Department of Social Work | |||
| Melissa Brown, M.S.W. | Ohio State | Social Work | Crossroads Hospice |
Located in southwest Ohio, Cedarville University is an accredited, Christ-centered, Baptist institution with an enrollment of 3,711 undergraduate, graduate and online students in more than 100 areas of study. Founded in 1887, Cedarville is recognized nationally for its authentic Christian community, rigorous academic programs, strong graduation and retention rates, accredited professional and health science offerings and leading student satisfaction ratings.